Brookfield Zoo offers free admission Tuesdays, Thursdays

BROOKFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Visit the Brookfield Zoo for free on Tuesday.

Zoo residents Ahava, a 5-month-old snow leopard cub; Whirl, an Amur tiger and the majestic bison all enjoy the colder temperatures.

Sasha, an Amur leopard was born on March 3.

Each Tuesday and Thursday in October and November are free with a reserved ticket.

Online reservations are required with times available in 20-minute increments from 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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Parking tickets also have to be secured before arriving at the zoo, and a parking fee of $15 per vehicle still applies, according to the zoo.

Only outdoor animal exhibits are accessible to guests as the Brookfield Zoo follows Phase 4 guidelines from the state, according to a release.

In December, the free days move to Mondays and Tuesdays.

"Dinos Everywhere!," which features 40 animatronic dinosaurs, is still open to the public through November 1.